Top 5 date spots: Finch Hutton

The exterior of Finch Hutton, located on Boston Avenue in Nederland. Tammy McKinley/cat5

Sometimes you just want to take your date to a place where every bite of food makes you close your eyes and whisper, “woah.” Right now, Finch Hutton is that place.

After opening last October on Boston Avenue, this place quickly became the hottest date spot not just for Mid-County, but for Beaumont and beyond. Chef Rafael Ruiz has created a

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menu built for foodies who love to savor every bite and a romantic atmosphere for those who want to do so in pairs.

Stacked tuna tartar with citrus pico de gallo and diced avocado, impeccably grilled filet with sauteed mushrooms and a port wine reduction and fall-off-the-bone braised beef short ribs in veal stock and red wine — We’re not saying their menu is perfect but it sure comes awfully close.

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This place is nice and intimate with art on the walls and a crowd who knows how to enjoy thefiner things in life. And surprise — this restaurant is far from the most expensive in our list of date night spots.

As far as booze goes you’re a bit more limited here, but ask your server to pick the right wine for your entree and you’re not likely to be disappointed. And if you can’t make it for date night, they serve lunch and a mighty fine Sunday brunch, too.

Finch Hutton's Lobster Thermidor. Tammy McKinley/cat5

We’d call ahead and make reservations if we were you because this place is hot right now.